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Kamaras Family History

Kamaras Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kamara, Samaras, Karas, Maras, Amaral, Madaras, Tomaras, Camara

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Where is the Kamaras family from?

You can see how Kamaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamaras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kamaras family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kamaras's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kamaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamaras ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kamaras ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kamaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamaras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 103 immigration records available for the last name Kamaras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Kamaras. For the veterans among your Kamaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamaras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kamaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kamaras in 1964 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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